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Coca-Cola Japan tests label-free bottled water in Tokyo vending machines
August 5, 2026
Coca-Cola Japan has begun selling label-free bottled mineral water through some Tokyo vending machines as part of an effort to reduce plastic waste, according…
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New Jersey county launches first harm reduction vending machine
August 4, 2026
Ocean County, New Jersey's first harm reduction vending machine is now operating outside the Suburban Health Clinic in Toms River, offering free, anonymous…
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Louisiana man accused of dealing drugs via vending machine
August 4, 2026
A West Monroe, Louisiana, man faces multiple drug and weapons charges after authorities said investigators found a vending machine stocked with controlled…
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Five Star expands Dothan operations with new facility
August 4, 2026
Five Star Breaktime Solutions has relocated its Dothan, Alabama, branch to a new 20,000-square-foot distribution facility to accommodate growing demand in the…
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An operations guide to shrink mitigation in unattended retail
by Ben Wheeler — Dir. of Business Dev. - Automated Retail, T-ROC
Unattended retail offers customers speed, convenience, and around-the-clock access. For operators, it can open new revenue channels while reducing the need for…
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Virginia school district installs free book vending machines
August 3, 2026
Henry County Public Schools in Virginia has installed free book vending machines at its central office and all nine elementary schools as part of a…
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Waikiki pizza vending machine awaits health approval
August 3, 2026
A pizza vending machine has attracted attention in Waikiki, but it is still awaiting approval from the Hawaii State Department of Health, according to a KHON…
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AI models collude, break deals in simulated vending competition
August 3, 2026
AI safety testing company Andon Labs has released new findings from Vending-Bench, a study that evaluates how advanced AI models operate simulated vending…
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Evolvending lands at another airport
July 31, 2026
Evolvending has launched its automated food kiosks at Dayton International Airport in partnership with Tailwind Hospitality, according to a LinkedIn post.
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Vending machines replace former newsstand spots in NYC subway stations
July 31, 2026
Cashless vending machines are beginning to appear in New York City subway stations, giving riders access to snacks and beverages as traditional newsstands…
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French teen fined $465 in Singapore straw-licking stunt
July 31, 2026
A Singapore court fined a 19-year-old French student 600 Singapore dollars, or about $465, after he licked a straw from an orange juice vending machine and…
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Aramark earns 10th Disability Index Top Scorer recognition
July 31, 2026
Aramark has been named a Top Scorer on the 2026 Disability Index, according to a press release, marking the 10th time the hospitality and services company has…
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Balanced Vending builds on growth with First Choice deal
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
New York-based Balanced Vending expanded its operational footprint by acquiring First Choice Vending earlier this year, adding established routes and micro…
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Studies examine biometric kiosk adoption, predictive vending maintenance
by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media
Two academic studies examine what it takes to make unattended systems more useful to passengers and more reliable for operators.
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Art vending comes to southern Maryland
July 30, 2026
Artist Anita Evans has introduced a miniature art vending machine in southern Maryland, debuting it July 27 at Boone's Bagels in Leonardtown, according to a…
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Fresh lei vending machines bring Hawaiian tradition to Oahu hotels
July 30, 2026
The Orchid Lei Company has installed vending machines across Oahu, Hawaii, offering fresh flower leis for graduations, celebrations and other occasions…
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Haloo surpasses 100 patents, expands global vending reach
July 30, 2026
Haloo Automation Equipment Co. Ltd., a Chinese smart vending machine manufacturer, has accumulated more than 100 intellectual property rights covering…
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Toshiba leader talks customer experience, mobile-first strategy
Eric Williams, senior account executive at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, shares insight on changing customer expectations, the value of a mobile-first…
Presented by Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.
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VMFS sponsors Cuban Formula 4 driver Isabella Abreu
July 29, 2026
Cuban-owned vending machine company VMFS USA has announced a sponsorship agreement with Cuban racing driver Isabella Abreu, according to a press release. The…
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Japan-inspired designer toy shop coming to Texas
July 29, 2026
Inspired by Japanese vending machines, cafes and specialty toy shops, Velcrokid Owner Eric Bowman plans to open a designer toy store this fall at 216 W.
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